Obituaries

Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards

Mar 24, 2023

Charlotte Wynne Edwards 81, of Sidon, MS went to be with the Lord March 24, 2023. A visitation honoring her life will be held Tuesday, March 28 at Ray Funeral Home from 10:00-12:00.  Graveside service will follow in the Itta Bena Cemetery at 1:00.

Charlotte was born March 28, 1941 at Sallis, MS, to Roy and Gladys Wynne.  She attended...

Eloise Griffin Cobb McCown

Eloise Griffin Cobb McCown

Mar 23, 2023

 

Eloise Griffin Cobb McCown of Cleveland, MS, was called to be with her Heavenly Father on March 23, 2023, at her home.  A visitation honoring her life will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life Services will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.  The interment...

Lance Jackson

Lance Jackson

Mar 22, 2023

 

 

Lance Jackson, 74, of Cleveland, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2023.

Lance was born on April 29, 1948, in Florence, Alabama.  He married Brenda Richardson Jackson on September 24, 1968. 

In 1965, at age 17, Lance talked his mother into signing a waiver so that he could join the US Army.  After basic...

Tripp Douglas Pugh

Tripp Douglas Pugh

Mar 21, 2023

 

Tripp Douglas Pugh, 44, of Greenville, MS went to be with the Lord March 21, 2023.  Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.

Tripp was born September 1, 1978, to Butch and Peggy Pugh.  He was an...

Sarah Claire Holder

Sarah Claire Holder

Mar 18, 2023

 

Sarah Claire Holder, age 21, graduated into heaven on March 18, 2023, peacefully, with her family by her side.  She was greeted by dear family, friends, and a host of St. Jude siblings.

Sarah Claire was born on December 4, 2001, to Monica Hays Payne and Roger Holder.  Her early years were spent at St. Jude, Flowers ‘n Things,...

John Stanley Hall

John Stanley Hall

Mar 14, 2023

 

John Stanley Hall “Johnny”, 64, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.

Johnny was born June 11, 1958, in Bordeaux, France to John and Evelyn Hall. ...

William Franklin Free Jr.

William Franklin Free Jr.

Mar 11, 2023

 

William “Willie” Franklin Free Jr., 73, of Ruleville, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his home.   Willie was born July 26, 1949 in Cleveland, MS to William Sr. and Vivian Phillips Free. He married Melanie Williamson Free on November 11, 2011.    Willie served as chief engineer as a merchant marine for over thirty years. He...

Margie Earlene Merideth

Margie Earlene Merideth

Mar 10, 2023

 

Born in Missouri in 1939, Margie was much beloved. Even as a very young woman, she was independent, and made her own way toward a happy and fulfilling life. Her family was her treasure, and she was theirs.

In her teens, she began a long career in waitressing, culminating at the How Joy restaurant in Greenville. She captured many...

Robert D Clifton

Robert D Clifton

Mar 7, 2023

 

 

Robert Dale Clifton, 74, of Benoit was called home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2023 in Cudahy, Wisconsin.

 

“Bobby” was born at home in Benoit, Mississippi, on September 10, 1948, to proud parents Robert and Claudia Clifton. As a baby, he “worked” outside with his parents, while under the careful watch of family dog...

Margaret Lynn Jones Blocker

Margaret Lynn Jones Blocker

Mar 7, 2023

 

Margaret Lynn Jones Blocker of Benoit, MS, was called home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2023 at her home. A visitation honoring her life will be held Friday, March 10, 2023 in the Benoit Union Church from 12-1pm with a Celebration of Life Service held at 1:00P.M. Graveside will follow in the Beulah Cemetery. 

 

Margaret was...

Johnny L Moore Jr.

Johnny L Moore Jr.

Mar 2, 2023

 

Johnny L Moore Jr. 

Cleveland, MS

Johnny L. Moore Jr. 64, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2023. A visitation will be Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 12-1pm at Cleveland Church of Christ. Followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 1:00pm at Cleveland Church of Christ with a graveside service in the...

Eleanor Buckley Trimble

Eleanor Buckley Trimble

Feb 25, 2023

 

Eleanor Buckley Trimble, 109, of Ruleville passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Mrs. Trimble was born on November 10, 1913, to Jake Robert and Fannie Elizabeth Buckley. She graduated from Ruleville High School in 1932, Sunflower County Junior College in 1934, and Delta State Teachers College in 1936 with a degree in math and science.

Mrs. Trimble began...

Steve Steele

Steve Steele

Feb 24, 2023

Steven Gary Steele, 75 of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2023.A visitation honoring Steve will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 12-1pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Memorial Service to follow at 1:00PM.Steve was born on January 22, 1948 in Memphis, TN to his parents, Donald Day “Blue” and Juawice...

Marcia Lynn Doty

Marcia Lynn Doty

Feb 13, 2023

 

Marcia Lynn Doty, 66, of Boyle went to be with the Lord Monday, February 13, 2023.  Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  A Memorial Service will follow immediately after at 3:00 p.m.

Marcia was born October 1, 1956, to Bobby and Frances Foster in Canton, MS. ...

Mickey Thompson

Mickey Thompson

Feb 13, 2023

 

William Michael “Mickey” Thompson, 88, of Cleveland passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson.

Mickey was born August 23, 1934, in Ruleville to Thornton and Hazel Thompson. He received his education in the Drew Public Schools, Mississippi Delta Community College, and Delta State University.  He married the former Jean Neal of Indianola December 23,...

Charles Douglas Tyson

Charles Douglas Tyson

Feb 9, 2023

 

Charles Douglas Tyson of Sunflower County was the last born son of Franklin Samuel and Mary Pate Tyson, who were residents of Dockery Plantation at the time.  Dockery Plantation has been called the birthplace of the Blues.  He was called to be with the Lord within 9 miles of where his life began. In 1971 Doug married his former...

Juanita Wilkins

Juanita Wilkins

Feb 8, 2023

 

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Mrs. Juanita Vowell Wilkins, 91 of Ruleville, MS was called home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2023.

A Visitation will be held Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Ray Funeral Home from 1-2PM with a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00P.M. Graveside will follow in the Leherton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS.

Juanita was born on August...

Pat Williams

Pat Williams

Feb 8, 2023

 

Patricia Karraker Williams of Drew, Mississippi, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 8, 2023, at Walter B. Crook Nursing Facility in Ruleville.   

Pat, as she was known, was the daughter of Harvey William and Jessie Clements Karraker of Tutwiler and was born on January 22, 1932.  She grew up in Tutwiler, attended school there, and graduated...

Glen Lester Lewis

Glen Lester Lewis

Feb 3, 2023

 

Glen Lester Lewis, 67, of Rosedale went to be with the Lord Friday, February3, 2023.  Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 20233333 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rosedale, MS.  Mass will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Beulah Cemetery.

Glen was born August 28, 1955, in Rosedale, MS to Arvel...

Paula Faye Baldwin

Paula Faye Baldwin

Feb 2, 2023

 

Paula Faye Baldwin, 71, of Ruleville, MS went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 2, 2023.  A visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 12:00. 

Paula was born May 3, 1950, in Clarksdale, MS, to William and Kathleen Sturdivant. ...

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